antre

noun

an·​tre ˈan-tər How to pronounce antre (audio)

Example Sentences

a fantasy in which an intrepid band of adventurers enter a vast antre and discover a hidden world filled with monsters and wonders

Word History

Etymology

French, from Latin antrum

First Known Use

1585, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of antre was in 1585

Dictionary Entries Near antre

Cite this Entry

“Antre.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antre. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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